Hilltop Holdings (HTH) CAO adds shares via employee stock purchase plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hilltop Holdings Inc. Chief Administrative Officer Darren E. Parmenter acquired 449 shares of common stock through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan for the purchase period from January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026. The shares were bought at 90% of the March 31, 2026 closing price of $32.24 per share. Following this ESPP purchase, Parmenter directly holds a total of 96,084.0883 common shares, indicating a small, routine increase in his ownership stake.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider PARMENTER DARREN E

Role Chief Administrative Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	449	$32.24	$14K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 96,084.088 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Shares acquired pursuant to the Hilltop Holdings Inc. (the "Issuer") Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") for the ESPP purchase period of January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026. In accordance with the ESPP, these shares were purchased based on 90% of the closing price of the Issuer's stock on March 31, 2026.

Key Figures

Shares acquired: 449 shares Transaction price: $32.24 per share Post-transaction holdings: 96,084.0883 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares acquired 449 shares Common stock via ESPP on 2026-04-01

Transaction price $32.24 per share ESPP purchase based on March 31, 2026 closing price

Post-transaction holdings 96,084.0883 shares Common stock held directly after ESPP acquisition

ESPP discount 90% of closing price Purchase based on 90% of March 31, 2026 closing price

Key Terms

Employee Stock Purchase Plan, ESPP, closing price, Grant, award, or other acquisition

4 terms

Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial

"Shares acquired pursuant to the Hilltop Holdings Inc. (the "Issuer") Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP")"

An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.

ESPP financial

"In accordance with the ESPP, these shares were purchased based on 90% of the closing price"

An Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) is a company program that lets employees buy the company’s shares at a reduced price, usually by setting aside a small portion of their pay over time. It matters to investors because it encourages employees to own part of the business—like giving staff a discounted membership— which can boost commitment and performance, while also potentially increasing the number of shares available and affecting shareholder value.

closing price financial

"these shares were purchased based on 90% of the closing price of the Issuer's stock on March 31, 2026"

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

PARMENTER DARREN E

(Last) (First) (Middle)

6565 HILLCREST AVENUE

(Street)

DALLAS TEXAS 75205

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Hilltop Holdings Inc. [ HTH ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Administrative Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	04/01/2026		A		449(1)	A	$32.24(2)	96,084.0883	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares acquired pursuant to the Hilltop Holdings Inc. (the "Issuer") Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") for the ESPP purchase period of January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026.

2. In accordance with the ESPP, these shares were purchased based on 90% of the closing price of the Issuer's stock on March 31, 2026.

Remarks:

	/s/ DARREN PARMENTER	04/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Hilltop Holdings (HTH) executive Darren Parmenter report on this Form 4?

Darren E. Parmenter, Chief Administrative Officer of Hilltop Holdings, reported acquiring 449 shares of common stock. The shares were obtained through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan for the January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026 purchase period.

How many Hilltop Holdings (HTH) shares does Darren Parmenter hold after this transaction?

After this transaction, Darren E. Parmenter directly holds 96,084.0883 shares of Hilltop Holdings common stock. This reflects the addition of 449 shares acquired through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan during the early 2026 purchase period.

At what price were Darren Parmenter’s new Hilltop Holdings (HTH) shares acquired?

The 449 shares were acquired based on 90% of the closing price of Hilltop Holdings stock on March 31, 2026. The reported transaction price per share was $32.24, reflecting the ESPP’s discounted purchase feature for participating employees.

What is the Hilltop Holdings (HTH) Employee Stock Purchase Plan mentioned in the Form 4?

The Employee Stock Purchase Plan allows eligible Hilltop Holdings employees to buy company stock, typically at a discount. In this case, shares were purchased at 90% of the March 31, 2026 closing price for the January 1 to March 31, 2026 purchase period.

Does Darren Parmenter’s Hilltop Holdings (HTH) Form 4 indicate a market sale or purchase?

The Form 4 shows an acquisition of 449 shares through an employee stock purchase plan, not an open-market trade. The transaction is coded as an award or other acquisition and reflects routine participation in the company’s ESPP program.